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Beef Arm Roast Recipe

Beef Arm Roast Recipe

Are you looking for a perfect Beef Arm Roast Recipe? This meal is great for a cold Sunday night. It is a hearty and very filling dish. Your whole family will love this comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 48 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven
  • Sharp Chef Knife
  • Sturdy Tongs
  • Large Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs BEEF ARM ROAST
  • 2 tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 large YELLOW ONION
  • 3 cloves GARLIC
  • 2 cups BEEF BROTH
  • 4 large CARROTS
  • 1 lb YELLOW POTATOES
  • 1 sprig FRESH ROSEMARY
  • 3 sprigs FRESH THYME

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Pat the beef dry with a clean paper towel. This helps the meat brown much better in oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper on all sides now.

Step 2:

  • Place your large pot on the stove over heat. Add the olive oil and let it get hot. You should see a tiny bit of smoke.

Step 3:

  • Put the beef into the hot oil very carefully. Sear each side for about five minutes per side. This creates a very dark and flavorful crust.

Step 4:

  • Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Place it on a clean plate for a moment. Keep the leftover oil and juices in the pot.

Step 5:

  • Add the chopped onions to the hot pot now. Stir them until they look soft and slightly brown. This takes about three to four minutes total.

Step 6:

  • Throw in the minced garlic and stir for one minute. Do not let the garlic burn or turn black. Burning the garlic will make the dish bitter.

Step 7:

  • Pour the beef broth into the pot very slowly. Use a spoon to scrape the brown bits off. Those bits hold all the secret flavor.

Step 8:

  • Place the seared beef back into the flavorful liquid. Ensure the liquid covers at least half the meat. This keeps the top from getting too dry.

Step 9:

  • Add the carrots and potatoes around the meat carefully. Tuck the rosemary and thyme into the liquid too. Cover the pot with a heavy lid.

Step 10:

  • Lower the heat to a very gentle simmer. Let it cook for three to four hours total. Check if the meat is tender with a fork.

Notes

Sear the beef until it is very dark brown.
Always cut the vegetables into large, even chunks.
Check the liquid levels every hour while cooking.
Let the meat rest for ten minutes before slicing.
Use a low-sodium broth to control the salt.
Add a splash of red wine for more depth.
Make sure the lid fits the pot very tightly.
Do not boil the meat too fast or hard.
Keep the bone in for more rich flavor.
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